Archival Manuscript/Mixed Formats (Collection)Yuriko and Susan Kikuchi papers, 1951-2007
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Main title
- Yuriko and Susan Kikuchi papers, 1951-2007 (bulk 2000-2007).
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Description
- 75 items, 2 boxes, 1.5 linear feet.
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- Certain restrictions to use or copying of materials may apply.
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- Not all materials in this collection may be readily accessible; please request accessibility information well in advance of your visit http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/perform.contact
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Biography/History note
- Yuriko Kikuchi (born February 2, 1920, San Jose, Calif.), known to audiences by her stage name Yuriko, is an American dancer and choreographer. She is best known for her work with the Martha Graham Dance Company. Yuriko began her dance training with Konami Ishii in Tokyo, and danced with the Konami Ishii Dance Company from 1930 to 1937. After returning to the United States in 1937 she joined Dorothy Lyndall's Junior Dance Company in Los Angeles. Yuriko joined the Martha Graham Dance Company in 1944 and continued with the company for the next 50 years. She danced in the first production of Graham's masterpiece, Clytemnestra, as well as in Appalachian Spring, Cave of the Heart, and Dark Meadow. Yuriko has also reconstructed a number of Graham's dances. In addition to her work in modern dance, Yuriko performed on Broadway in the original productions of The King and I (1951-1954) and Flower Drum Song (1958-1960). She has also danced and acted on television and in motion pictures. In 1967 Yuriko formed her own modern dance company, which remained active until 1973. Yuriko's daughter Susan Kikuchi was also trained in the Graham technique. Susan Kikuchi was a member of the Martha Graham Dance Company (MGDC) and served as Director of the Graham Ensemble and School, and Artistic Program Manager of MGDC. She has re-staged many Graham works for the MGDC, Joffrey Ballet, Boston Conservatory and other companies.
Summary
- Contains programs, articles and reviews, other manuscripts, including several tribute items from the Japan Society.
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Notes
- May 2020 addition to the Yuriko and Susan Kikuchi Collection: personal and career papers related to their distinguished careers in the Martha Graham Dance Company and original Broadway productions of King and I and Flower Drum Song. Paper materials (choreographic notebooks, correspondence with Hammerstein and other important figures, professional photos and performance programs, small amount of personal photos and mementos, contracts, scrapbook of Graham 1954 European tour, teaching materials, personal choreography) comprise the majority of items. A modest amount of videorecordings, most in VHS format, document Graham choreography, teaching of the Graham technique as practiced by original company members, and Yuriko's choreography for her own company. There is also a personal copy of the Yul Brynner-starring King and I.
- Unprocessed.
Acquisition source
- Gift; Yuriko and Susan Kikuchi ; 2012, further accruals expected.
LCCN
- 2016570602
Geographic area code
- n-us---
Repository
- Library of Congress Music Division Washington, D.C. 20540 USA dcu http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/perform.home
Type of material
- Archival Manuscript/Mixed Formats (Collection)
Item Availability
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- Yuriko and Susan Kikuchi Papers -- Unprocessed
- Request in Performing Arts Reading Room (Madison LM113)
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- Performing Arts Reading Room (Madison, LM113)
